Discontinued as a reference in 2023, this crisp white dial Sky-Dweller was the first in two-tone steel and 18K yellow gold, a configuration Rolex previously reserved for solid precious metals. A modern grail for the well-traveled collector who wants serious horological substance in a package that still wears like a daily Rolex.
Presents itself in mint condition with little to no signs of wear. Crisp white lacquered dial steals the show, with twelve tiny month apertures hidden around its edge that quietly mark the month just by which one is filled in. Fluted 18k yellow gold Ring Command bezel is the second knockout, doubling as the actual control surface for the entire movement rather than mere decoration. Two-tone Oyster bracelet delivers a warm contrast on the wrist, highly polished gold center links cutting clean through brushed steel outer links.
Functions include hours, minutes, central seconds, date, GMT, and Saros annual calendar. The screw-down crown pairs with the Ring Command bezel to set the date and month, local time, and reference home time across three distinct bezel positions. Exclusive to the Sky-Dweller, the Saros annual calendar syncs the twelve-month apertures with the 3 o’clock date window for just one manual correction a year. A 72-hour power reserve keeps it running accurately through a full weekend off the wrist, while 100 meters of water resistance ensures this high complication is ready for serious daily wear.
Comes as a full set, double-boxed with warranty booklet, warranty card, card holder, user manual, and Rolex green hang tag.
Now that Rolex has retired the Calibre 9001 generation in favor of the new reference 336933, this is the last chance to own the original-caliber Sky-Dweller that bridges Submariner sport, Day-Date formality, and Datejust simplicity. Built for the collector who travels, the executive who notices details, and the watch person who wants one piece for daily wear and dinner alike.